Worldwide as well as in Hungary heart disease is the number one cause of death.  “The main reason for the high death rate is that cardiac irregularities are being detected too late. If a heart attack has already evolved, doctors have less opportunity to heal the patient completely and to revert to standard healthy levels”, …

A new climbing gym has opened up in the third district.  The Spider Club covers a huge area of 650 square meters (6,997 sq. ft.), with the highest climbing wall at 13,5 meters (44 ft).  There are approximately 100 routes with varying levels of difficulty.  The Spider Club offers childcare services for children up to …

The low humidity common in many parts of the world during winter can cause dry, irritated skin. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare.

All over the world, newborns are screened for birth defects and congenital diseases to allow for immediate initiation of treatment. Testing for PKU (phenylketonuria) is perhaps the best known of routine screening programs. Infant hearing loss is actually 20 times more prevalent than PKU disease, affecting 1 to 6 out of 1,000 neonates. This makes …

Budapest is a city of smokers where restaurants, bars and cafes are often more accommodating to smokers rather than non-smokers.  In most cases, the no-smoking section is small and right beside the smoking section, or on a second floor directly over a smoking section. 

Eating out and shopping for groceries in Budapest while suffering from Celiac’s disease can be quite frustrating.  There aren’t as many options as one might be used to.  Expat Echo has dug up some valuable information to help with Gluten-Free shopping and dining.

Expat Echo brings you the A-Z of doggie info in the Hungarian capital, as well as a list of English speaking vets.

Ticks are blood-feeding parasites prevalent in Hungary that are often found in tall grass and shrubs, where they wait for a passing host to attach to.

So you can thank the Hungarians for inventing Orrszivo-Porszivo, a nasal vacuum aspirator which attaches to your vacuum cleaner at one end, and at the other swiftly sucks the nasal passages clear of mucus.

With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to turn our attention to ensuring the holidays are not only peaceful and joyous, but also free of hazards for the youngest little celebrators.  

Expat Echo investigates the nationality question for expat babies born in Hungary and elsewhere.

Most expats relocating with a company have health insurance as part of their package, but does this insurance cover you outside your current country or residence? Here is a simple table with all the major insurers listed

With winter time, come many coughs and colds, which can be extremely scary for young children and their parents. Croup in particular can be a great cause for concern.

It’s that time of year again when coughs, colds and flu become very common, so how can protect yourself or make a speedy recovery? The average adult will have up to 3 colds a year, whereas children can have as many as 7! Are you prepared?